119th Congress

Gary C. Peters

Senator, Michigan

Party

Democrat

Born: December 1, 1958 (age 67)
In Congress: Senate since 2015, House 2009 to 2015
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Votes With Party: 97%
Missed Votes: 1%
Office Phone: 202-224-6221
Website: peters.senate.gov

Committees

Appropriations
Armed Services
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Ranking Member

Who Is Gary C. Peters?

Gary C. Peters is a Democratic senator from Michigan in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2015, House 2009 to 2015. Born December 1, 1958, Peters is 67. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Peters voted on 95 and missed 1. Peters voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Peters sponsored 85 bills and resolutions this Congress.

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Bills Gary C. Peters Sponsored

GLRI Act of 2026 (S. 528, Passed the Senate)
TAG Act (S. 5648, In Committee)
PFAS RAPID Response Act (S. 5555, In Committee)
Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025 (S. 3404, Passed the Senate)
A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes. (S. 5450, In Committee)
Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026 (S. 4573, Out of Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week". (S.Res. 849, Agreed To)
Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act (S. 434, Passed the Senate)
Federal Building Threat Notification Act (S. 2542, Passed the Senate)
A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day". (S.Res. 820, Agreed To)
Shandra Eisenga Human Cell and Tissue Product Safety Act (S. 4885, In Committee)
Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2026 (S. 4861, In Committee)

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Tribal Conservation Priorities Inclusion Act (S. 4811, In Committee)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the introduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment in interstate commerce for testing purposes, and for other purposes. (S. 4679, In Committee)
A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. (S.Res. 755, Agreed To)
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026 (S. 4631, Passed the Senate)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month". (S.Res. 740, Agreed To)
Section 232 Public Transparency Act (S. 4563, In Committee)
AVERT Future Violence Act of 2026 (S. 4562, In Committee)
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025 (S. 874, Passed the Senate)
Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act (S. 272, Passed the Senate)
Veterans Affairs Peer Review Neutrality Act of 2025 (S. 3311, In Committee)
NASA UAS Detection Act (S. 4264, In Committee)
MAPS Act (S. 1784, In Committee)
Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026 (S. 4074, In Committee)
A resolution commemorating the accomplishments of Team USA in ice hockey. (S.Res. 623, Introduced)
Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026 (S. 3913, In Committee)
Lifelong Learning Act (S. 3870, In Committee)
SWAT Act of 2026 (S. 3810, In Committee)
Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026 (S. 3709, In Committee)
Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act of 2026 (S. 3619, In Committee)
Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act (S. 2878, Became Law)
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense assess and, as appropriate, implement open technical standards for digital content provenance, and for other purposes. (S. 3563, In Committee)
Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (S. 865, Passed the Senate)
Disaster Assistance Simplification Act (S. 861, Passed the Senate)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act (S. 727, Passed the Senate)
HELP Response and Recovery Act (S. 594, Passed the Senate)
A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes. (S. 3541, In Committee)
Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025 (S. 642, Passed the Senate)
SAFER SKIES Act (S. 3481, In Committee)
BIOSECURE Act of 2025 (S. 3469, In Committee)
Emergency Response Authority Act (S. 3450, In Committee)
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department. (S. 3446, In Committee)
A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense. (S. 3445, In Committee)
Quantum Readiness and Innovation Act of 2025 (S. 3312, In Committee)
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Act of 2025 (S. 3272, In Committee)
Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act (S. 99, Passed the Senate)
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act (S. 3043, In Committee)
Counter-UAS Authority Extension Act (S. 3032, Out of Committee)
Youth Prevention and Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 3006, In Committee)
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States. (S.Res. 337, Agreed To)
Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act (S. 2983, Out of Committee)
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025 (S. 2880, In Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week". (S.Res. 387, Agreed To)
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act (S. 2765, In Committee)
DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act (S. 2645, In Committee)
The National Quantum Cybersecurity Migration Strategy Act of 2025. (S. 2558, In Committee)
Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025 (S. 2551, In Committee)
Combating CCP Labor Abuses Act of 2025 (S. 580, Out of Committee)
Federal Advisory Committee Database Act (S. 2317, In Committee)
National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act (S. 433, Passed the Senate)
Securing Our Propane Supply Act (S. 2181, In Committee)
Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act of 2025 (S. 2160, In Committee)
Broadcast VOICES Act (S. 2123, In Committee)
RAPID Reserve Act (S. 2062, In Committee)
Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act (S. 1956, In Committee)
Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act (S. 97, Passed the Senate)
Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act of 2025 (S. 1875, In Committee)
Strong Communities Act of 2025 (S. 1316, Out of Committee)
NEDD Act of 2025 (S. 1762, In Committee)
Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025 (S. 1678, In Committee)
Preventing Power Outages Act (S. 1566, In Committee)
Vehicle Safety Research Act of 2025 (S. 1474, In Committee)
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 1449, In Committee)
Making Education Affordable and Accessible Act of 2025 (S. 1347, In Committee)
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act (S. 1337, In Committee)
Artificial Intelligence and Critical Technology Workforce Framework Act of 2025 (S. 1290, In Committee)
Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act (S. 1238, In Committee)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization. (S.Res. 147, Introduced)
A resolution honoring the 108th anniversary of Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the contributions of Selfridge Air National Guard Base to the Armed Forces and national security of the United States. (S.Res. 127, Introduced)
Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act (S. 823, In Committee)
DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act (S. 693, In Committee)
More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025 (S. 683, In Committee)
Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act (S. 444, In Committee)
Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act (S. 443, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Peters spoke on the floor 60 times on 49 session days in the 119th Congress.

Senate, September 24, 2026, 7 wordsDirecting the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with IranThat Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 16, 2026, 466 wordsProtect College Sports Act of 2026: Motion to Proceed
I rise today to speak about an extremely important and lifesaving program that touches every single community in the United States: the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 14, 2026, 156 words25th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001 Attacks
I rise today on behalf of myself, my fellow Senate cochairs--Senator Collins, Senator Klobuchar, Senator Murkowski--and the entire Congressional Fire Services Caucus to recognize the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, August 7, 2026, 649 wordsFederal Building Threat Notification Act
I will shortly ask for unanimous consent to pass the Federal Building Threat Notification Act, a bipartisan legislation that I introduced with Senators Lankford and Ernst to improve emergency communications in Federal buildings. This bill was voted unanimously out of committee yesterday.
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Senate, July 15, 2026, 439 wordsTribute to David Weinberg (Executive Session)
Today, I am honored to recognize an exceptional public servant and Michigander who is sitting right next to me here. His name is David Weinberg.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 24, 2026, 444 wordsRemembering John J.H. Schwarz, M.D.
I rise today to pay special tribute to former Congressman John Joseph Henry ``Joe'' Schwarz, M.D., my friend, veteran, physician, and dedicated public servant, who passed away on May 27, 2026.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 2, 2026, 9 wordsC-Span2That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, May 11, 2026, 556 wordsRecognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Saginaw County Community Action Committee
I rise today to recognize the 60th anniversary of the Saginaw County Community Action Committee. Over the past 60 years, the Saginaw County CAC has served as a proactive and dedicated community partner, working to problem-solve for residents and help create a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. It is a privilege and an honor to celebrate the organization's 60th anniversary.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, April 29, 2026, 302 wordsExpanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025
My bipartisan Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act, which just passed in the Senate, basically closes loopholes in the law to ensure that Federal contractors are protected when they disclose information about fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer money.
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Senate, April 14, 2026, 817 wordsSAVE America Act (Executive Calendar)
The right to vote is the very bedrock of our American democracy. Two hundred fifty years ago, our Founders set out to create a nation governed by the people. At the time, they were renouncing a monarch who they called a tyrant for his overreaching actions.
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Department of Homeland Security (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
Nomination of Markwayne Mullin (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
Housing for the 21st Century Act (Senate, March 4, 2026)
Vote Explanation (Senate, January 29, 2026)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, January 28, 2026)
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (Senate, January 14, 2026)
Anniversary of January 6 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, January 6, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Requests: The Calendar (Senate, December 17, 2025)
The Calendar (Senate, December 16, 2025)
Disaster Assistance Siimplification Act (Senate, December 16, 2025)
Tribute to Gene Dodaro (Executive Session) (Senate, December 15, 2025)
Healthcare (Executive Session) (Senate, December 10, 2025)
Tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Susie Dunham (Senate, December 3, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Requests (Senate, November 20, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, November 7, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 2983 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, October 28, 2025)
Trump Administration (Senate, October 21, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1337 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, October 3, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1377 (Executive Session) (Senate, October 1, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Continued (Senate, September 30, 2025)
Grand Blanc Shooting (Executive Session) (Senate, September 29, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1337 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, September 19, 2025)
Cloture Motion (Senate, September 17, 2025)
Welcoming Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Senate, September 17, 2025)
Nomination of Robert Law (Executive Calendar) (Senate, September 9, 2025)
Vote on Law Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, September 9, 2025)
Recognizing Greatest Generation Week and 80th Anniversary of the End of Wwii (Senate, September 2, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1627 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 1, 2025)
Vote on Rinaldi Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, August 1, 2025)
Legislative Accomplishments (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
National Debt (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
Rescissions Act of 2025 (Senate, July 15, 2025)
Third Anniversary of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 26, 2025)
Vote on Kies Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 26, 2025)
Motion to Discharge: S.j. RES. 54 (Senate, June 11, 2025)
Tribute to Commander Christopher Pace (Senate, June 2, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2025)
Nomination of Eric Matthew Ueland (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2025)
Vote on Michael Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2025)
Amendment No. 1646 to Amendment No. 1717 (Senate, April 4, 2025)
Vote on Sauer Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, April 3, 2025)
Nomination of James Bishop (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, March 14, 2025)
Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) (Senate, March 14, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (Senate, March 4, 2025)
Nomination of Linda McMahon (Executive Session) (Senate, February 27, 2025)
Border Security (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 12, 2025)
Nomination of Tulsi Gabbard (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)

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Questions About Gary C. Peters

Is Gary C. Peters still in Congress?

Yes. Gary C. Peters is serving as senator from Michigan in the 119th Congress.

What party is Gary C. Peters?

Gary C. Peters is a Democrat.

When is Gary C. Peters up for reelection?

Peters's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Gary C. Peters?

Gary C. Peters was born December 1, 1958 and is 67.

How often does Gary C. Peters vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Peters voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.

What committees is Gary C. Peters on?

Senate Committee on Appropriations; Senate Committee on Armed Services; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Ranking Member).